Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 79

H.H. Taylor

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1645802 Question Mark
Grade: 79 Question Mark
Variation: H.H. Taylor Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.H. TAYLOR) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 776.79G6.18S515.181M400.H725.K507.15J203 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.029% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.14% Analyzing 104 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


medhamred Supporter 144 · July 8, 2022

Serial Number 1645292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2020

Serial Number 1645060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 1645435 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 1645224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 1645625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 1645482 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No railroad grade
is a hunting movement at the database, but in a
open face case; on the movement is engraved
'Adjusted'

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 1645715 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked adjusted and this is a marked
H.H.Taylor movement

Anonymous · August 10, 2012

Serial Number 1645554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked H.H.Taylor

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 1645498 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: H.H.Taylor marked on movement

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 1645159 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed H.H.Taylor
Elgin Grade 79 Pocket Watch